I build houses out of trash. I was inspired by the life of Kenyan Nobel laureate Wangarĩ Maathai, who said, “It’s the little ...

Homesteading doesn’t have to mean 10 acres and a tractor. In today’s world, where buying land can feel out of reach and ...

“Precious and rare.” That phrase has stayed with us while tending the garden, foraging in the woods, and walking the pastures ...

Build a durable DIY brick oven, stove, grill, and smoker to start cooking and baking pizza in your backyard.

Growing a great vegetable garden involves juggling the needs of dozens of different crops, but figuring out when to plant what — and where — just got easier.

More than 2,000 gardeners participated in our Worst Garden Weeds survey, helping us identify the 10 worst weeds in North America and the best organic control methods. Find out how to battle crab ...

Learn how to build a log cabin from trees on a budget using local materials, traditional hand tools, and hard work while embracing the land. Read more.

MOTHER's trout ponds are supplied by a small, spring-fed tributary stream that feeds into the Eco-Village lake. When most people think of farming, visions of fields of corn or pastures dotted with ...

Learn to start growing herbs in pots for beginners. These simple container vegetable garden layout and setup instructions can help you to start growing food in a small area.

Follow this builder's tips on selecting materials for constructing your own symmetrical, two-sided roof with two slopes.

Horticultural vinegar, diluted to 15 to 20 percent acetic acid, is used as an ingredient for making defoliants for controlling weeds, including poison ivy. The formula containing defoliants can be ...

You can create your own twig baskets from easy to collect raw materials, including branches, vines, and palm leaves. Originally published as "MAKE YOUR OWN TWIG BASKETS" in the May/June 1980 issue ...